The 2018 QS World University Rankings has La Trobe University ranked 397 in the world, while Times Higher Education World University 2019 rankings placed La Trobe at 341 and ranked us 59th globally in their Golden Age Rankings. These rankings placed La Trobe in the top 1.3 per cent of universities globally.

We’ve also secured our position among the world's elite institutions, featuring in the top 100 global universities for nursing and hospitality and tourism management related subjects.

A 2015 independent research assessment of our world-class research and industry connections was undertaken by the Australian Federal Government, which further strengthened our position, propelling us into the top 10 Australian universities and the top three in Victoria.**

La Trobe’s location also means we’re well-placed for continuing research success. Melbourne is ranked fifth among the world’s best student cities, and Australia is rated fourth in the world for higher education system strength .****

La Trobe University is a trusted and respected research partner to industry and government and our future is looking brighter than ever.

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* Webometrics ranks universities based on their web presence: the 2017 ranking identifies 24,000 universities. (Source) ** For the numbers of research fields rated at ‘well above world standard’ in the latest government Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) survey. *** For subjects assessed in the 2016 QS World University Rankings. **** According to the QS Best Student Cities and the QS Higher Education System Strength Rankings.